Tuesday, October 20, 2009

Nature Addiction Part Two

So upon returning to the Prairie State, I've searched out my own little nature walks. You've already seen the Prairie Path (or at least parts of it from Crystal Lake to Algonquin) in a prior post; here is Huntley Park.

The walking path encircles the park and weaves through a tiny bit of wooded area on one side. It's gently hilled and there is a little pond in the center upon which float Canadian geese.

About Me

I was born a reader. My first real "grown-up" book came from a school book fair when I was in the fourth grade -- Little Women. I still have it, 58 years later. As I became acquainted with the March girls, I came to identify with one more than the others. It certainly wasn't shy, timid Beth or proper Meg. Amy's love of art resonated with me, but at last, because she loved literature and writing and because of her independent nature -- although often awkward and outspoken -- it was decidedly Jo.